Position Summary
As Chef de Cuisine at The Gallery, you will lead day-to-day culinary operations for Sand Valley’s Italian restaurant, working closely with chefs, service leaders, and culinary team members to deliver consistent food and thoughtful service. You will guide menu execution, food quality, sanitation, and team development while remaining hands-on in the kitchen. Through steady leadership and attention to detail, you will help create a warm, lively dining experience centered on handcrafted pizzas, Italian classics, and fresh local ingredients.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily culinary operations at The Gallery with a steady focus on quality, consistency, timing, and presentation.
- Serve as a working chef, staying actively engaged in preparation, service, and team support.
- Train, coach, schedule, and develop kitchen team members in partnership with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
- Support menu development, costing, inventory, purchasing, product sourcing, and seasonal execution.
- Monitor food cost, labor, waste, organization, and overall kitchen efficiency.
- Uphold all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
- Partner with front of house leadership to support a seamless, warm, and well paced guest experience.
- Lead with calm urgency in a high volume, hospitality driven service environment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well prepared kitchen operation.
What You’ll Bring
- Culinary degree required.
- Minimum of five years of culinary experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibility.
- Experience with Italian cuisine, pizza, resort dining, or high volume hospitality preferred.
- ServSafe or applicable state food safety certification required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and coaching skills.
- Working knowledge of food cost, labor planning, inventory, and kitchen operations.
- Clear, steady communication and the ability to build trust with culinary and service teams.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a commercial kitchen and resort environment. Conditions may include heat, sharp objects, moving equipment, varying noise levels, and seasonal changes in business volume.
Perks
- Golf Privileges
- Retail and Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Meal Program
- Uniform Benefit Provided
- Employee Assistance Program – Canopy
Classification
- Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt
Ready to Apply?
If you enjoy hands on culinary leadership, thoughtful hospitality, and the opportunity to shape the daily rhythm of a restaurant with a strong sense of place, we would love to connect.